Posts Tagged ‘lucky braimah’
Affordable housing proposed for vacant lots in North Richmond
North Richmond based Community Housing Development Corporation is behind the $22 million development that will cater to low-income families. The project is being funded through a mix of private, state and local government monies. The Richmond Planning Commission recently approved a rezoning request, which needs final approval from the council, but is not on the upcoming agenda.
Read MoreRichmond police ramp up presence to head off escalating tensions
A flare up of deadly shootings in Richmond and unincorporated North Richmond has police and anti-violence workers mobilized in an effort to quell further violence. A version of this article appeared first in the Contra Costa Times. On Monday morning, 22-year-old Orlando Yancy was killed in a drive-by in unincorporated North Richmond, the second homicide…
Read MoreMore than 200 turn out for premiere of ‘Nation’ history
Documentary about the Nation of Islam drew a large audience Saturday.
Read MoreIn North Richmond, little market spells ‘community’
Nigerian emigre Lucky Braimah opened his store about seven years ago.
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